10 Museums in Bahamas That You Shouldn't Miss

May 4, 2022 Layne Dawes

Like seashells, no two holidays in the Bahamas are alike. With options as diverse as its 700 islands, it's a place where you can find exactly the getaway you love most. Looking for a family destination, a place for lovers to sneak away, a gambling mecca, a haven for cruise passengers, or a shopper’s world market? The Bahamas is all these… and much more.
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1. Roselawn Museum

East St. and Bank Lane, Nassau New Providence Island
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

An ecclectic collection of historical momentos, from pieces of shipwrecked ships to old coins.

2. Doongalik Studios

18 Village Road, Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-394-1886 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Doongalik Studios

Reviewed By TheCarmenCruz - Vancouver, Canada

Tucked away down a side street, this art gallery and crafts studio is line a mini Bahamian oasis. Beautiful, locally made paintings, wood carved bowls and arts and crafts. Make sure you chat with the staff working there, who have amazing backstories about the art and crafts they sell.

3. Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre

5 Horseshoe Drive Oakes Field, Transit Route #10a, Nassau N59 New Providence Island +1 242-356-5846 [email protected] http://junkanooworldbahamas.com
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5.0 based on 91 reviews

Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre

Our amazing Junkanoo museum represents a taste of our festive and colourful Bahamian culture. There are many awesome Junkanoo costumes and photos which tell the story of past Junkanoo parades. Our vibrant exhibits capture the art of Junkanoo costuming and music. Enjoy our gorgeous mosaic floors and ceilings. It is absolutely breath taking! Stop and shop at our gift store where you will find beautiful souvenirs crafted by local artisans. Our fabulous Junkanoo and Carnival supply store has everything you are looking for to create those colourful and exquisite costumes.

Reviewed By mb722016

We really enjoyed the Junkanoo Wolrd Museum. We loved hearing about the Junkanoo festival and heritage. Seeing all of the elaborate costumes they wear in the parades was amazing. Quintin and our tour guide gave us a look at how they are made, WHAT SKILL. The pride is apparent in this museum, it is not to be missed.

13 Cumberland St Hillside House, Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-322-7678 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/HillsideHouse/
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Hillside House Art Gallery

This is a historical space and building dating back to the mid 1800's that has been restored to a serene, tropical and artistic space by the host artist Antonius Roberts. This space is an art gallery, a bar and can be transformed for many other occasions.

George Town Great Exuma +1 242-336-3023 http://www.facebook.com/WenshuaArtGallery/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Wenshua Art Gallery

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5.0 based on 18 reviews

The Current Baha Mar Gallery & Art Center

Much more than a vast collection of Bahamian contemporary art, The Current Gallery and Art Center is a hub for compelling Bahamian artistic experiences. A center for recognizing and supporting a strong creative community through captivating exhibitions, workshops classes and lectures, artist residences and partnerships with local collectors.

7. Wyannie Malone Museum

Hope Town Great Abaco Island
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Wyannie Malone Museum

A museum showcasing artifacts from the life of Wyannie Malone, the founder of Hope Town.

8. Bahamas National Archives

Mackey Street, Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-393-2175 [email protected] http://www.bahamasnationalarchives.bs/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Bahamas National Archives

Learn about the unique history of the Bahamas through old newspaper articles, photographs and skilled archivists.

9. Albert Lowe Museum

Parliament St Green Turtle Cay 365-4094
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Albert Lowe Museum

Museum displaying photos from the periods of economic hardship on the island, as well as antique artifacts, model ships and contemporary artwork.

10. Junkanoo Expo Museum

Prince George Wharf, Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-323-3182
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Junkanoo Expo Museum

Museum showcasing the costumes and floats from the annual Junkanoo parade.

Reviewed By Oadoc - Ormond Beach, United States

We visited this as part of the Funky Nassau Jeep Tour. Very interesting place with a great history lesson. Kids and adults had fun tryin* on different costumes and playing percussion.

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